Things are looking up for Roger Traviss.

The former longtime technical director at the Isabelle Reader Theatre in Langford has signed a six-show contract with Ballet Victoria as lighting director.

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Traviss, now 65, was a fixture at Isabelle Reader, overseeing the lights and sound system anytime a community or school group was using the theatre.

When news broke that he was with the Sooke School District, Traviss received a flood of community support, both in person and online.

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While his unexpected departure from the school district is still a sore spot, Traviss said heB次元官网网址檚 happy with his new position, which involves touring with Ballet Victoria.

He is keeping busy otherwise, helped by his membership in a stage union.

He has worked on shows at various venues on the South Island, including as a follow spotlight operator for the Rock the Shores music festival at West Shore Parks and Recreation last July.

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